Definition

A type of salt that is formed from zinc hydroxide, often used in various chemical applications.

Example

The chemist prepared a solution containing zincate for the experiment.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of zincate before?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's a type of salt that contains zinc hydroxide.

That sounds interesting! I should look it up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Zincate is derived from "zinc" (from German *Zink*, meaning the metal zinc) and the suffix "-ate" (used in chemistry to denote a compound containing a specified element). The term "zincate" refers to a compound containing zinc, typically in a specific chemical form.

Memory Tip

Think of 'zinc' as the metal involved and '-ate' indicating a chemical compound. This helps you remember that 'zincate' refers to a compound that contains zinc.

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